This year, spend time with the people that matter most – the Kids! Mike and I usually go out for a nice early dinner and then come home to the real fun – a party with the kids! New Year’s Eve is tricky though. Following the Magic of Christmas is not that easy to do. How much can you really do with glitter? It’s hard enough for me to stay up past 9:00 p.m., so we’ll need lots of entertainment. Fun food is always a must and Games…lots of fun games! It’s a tough order to fill – people. But, we are up for the task. Thank God for Pinterest Ideas. We’ve Got This! Come on in and see Over 21 Ways To Ring in the New Year With Kids! – Activities, Crafts, Fun Food, Games and Ball Drop Ideas! that I’ve rounded up for us, today…
First Off – Decorating! It has to be easy, fun and adorable – of course
You could decorate a whole room with this Countdown Balloon Clock! It serves 2 purposes. Decor and Activity – Here’s the link to The Suburban Mom
Such a fun way to decorate the table. This one might require some forethought. It’s so cute – I couldn’t resist showing you the idea. The Bonus – you’ll need empty wine bottles. An excuse to have a glass of wine around the holidays is a good thing. Found on No Biggie
Buy tons of Glow Sticks and Glow Novelties at the Dollar Tree! Find this idea on Pebbles and Piggytails
A Decoration and Activity in one! Make a Glow in the Dark Dance Hall! Everyone must dance! Found on Catch My Party
Crafts
A Craft and Activity! Love that! This is found on JDaniel4’s Mom
Let the kids decorate their own Noise Makers! This is found on Jman and Miller Bug
Make wishing wands for the New Year! found on Baby Centre
If you’re feeling adventurous, let the kids do a fun Fireworks Marble Painting! This is found on Kid Friendly Things To Do
Make Confetti Poppers from K-Cups! This craft is found on Tip Toe Fairy
Activities:
Let the kids color their own hats. Here’s a link on Tost Schooling to this FREE Printable
Countdown Bags – Something fun for every hour! Found on Organize and Decorate Everything
Make a photo booth – This Dollar Store Photo Booth Idea is found on Fancy Frugal Life
Here’s a link to FREE Printables for your photo booth! Find them on Consumer Crafts
Give the kids an EYE SPY sheet to keep them entertained – Here’s a printable found on Little Bins for Little Hands
Make a family Time Capsule – Find instructions and printable on Craft Your Happiness
Interview the kids with a Year End Printable found on Homeschool Share
Fun Food Ideas!
Clock Cookies found on Phillips Family
Resolution Bottles – Found on And We Play
Delicious Blonde Brownie Party Hats
Rice Krispies Party Hats found on Hungry Happenings
Rice Krispies Countdown Lollipops found on Kid Friendly Things To Do
Mocktails for kids – found on Modern Parents Messy Kids
Crescent Dippers found on Pillsbury
Ball Drop Celebration Ideas!
Balloon Drop set to go off at midnight! Found on The Daily Meal
Make some NOISE!!!! Found on No Time For Flashcards
Confetti Balloons found on DIY Network
Games!
New Year’s Eve Party Ball – found on Sparkly Polliwog
What a fun game – Find the printables on Alice and Lois
We have tons of Minute To Win It Games for the whole family to enjoy – Kid Friendly Things To Do
Here’s a video of some of our FAVORITE Minute To Win It Games…
Find Printable Bingo Cards on Thirty Handmade Days
That’s if for now. I hope you’ve found some fun ideas that you can incorporate into your Family Fun New Year’s Eve this year!
Happy New Year!
~Melissa – Kid Friendly Things To Do
